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1997 FREIGHTLINER VCL

2 recalls, 0 complaints

00V247000 Aug 29, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE STEER AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND THE AXLE KNUCKLE POST DURING A FULL WHEEL CUT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE CLEARANCE.
524 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
00V040000 Feb 15, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT FOR THE DESIGNATED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OVERLAY WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
15,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

FREIGHTLINER VCL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER VCL across all model years (1996, 2001).

13 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER VCL - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2001 1 0 View
2000 4 0 View
1999 3 0 View
1998 2 0 View
1997 (current) 2 0
1996 1 0 View

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